Decision details

To approve the draft Asset Management Strategy and programmes for consultation

RESOLVED:

1.  Cabinet provided comments on the draft asset management strategy for consultation. These comments included:

·  the need for the consultation process to make clear amendments to timescale in order to be transparent and clear

·  to check inclusion of estates (Cossall and D’Eynsford mentioned) and that the relevant tenant management organisations are consulted

·  ensure that all councillors are consulted and given an opportunity to comment on the strategy. 

2.  That the consultation plan for the strategy be approved and it be noted that the initial consultation on the principles of the strategy that has been taking place up to the cabinet date and is included as an appendix to the report.

3.  That the first year programme for delivery in 2016/17 be approved and that the design and initial consultation for the schemes be progressed immediately.

4.  That the revised standard, maintaining decency and delivering the kitchens and bathroom guarantee and cyclical decorations be noted.

5.  That it be noted that the draft asset management strategy sets out a delivery timetable for:

·  Maintaining a high level of decency

·  Delivering a cyclical works programme

·  Completing the kitchen and Bathroom programme within the first cycle of the programme

·  Delivering of a mechanical and electrical programme

·  Bringing all properties to a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) to a ‘tolerable’ level by the end of the first cycle of the programme.

6.  That an options appraisal for 2016/17 on the council’s district heating systems be approved. The findings and recommendations will be used to ensure that the investment required is financially viable within the constraints of the business plan. A report will come back to cabinet with the outcomes of the appraisal and the financial implications to the strategy.

7.  That it be noted that an investment appraisal of the first years programme has identified a small number of properties based on their financial and social sustainability that require further investigation to ensure the long term sustainability of the units. These properties have, for the moment, been removed from the programme for further consultation in line with the Charter of Principles.